Cheddar_Dan
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- November 20, 2011
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- Rocky Top, Tennessee
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1994 Exploder XLT
Hey All!
What does this sound like? --Suddenly Engine running rough, odorous exhaust (too rich?) lower RPM at idle- sort of like a stuck choke would behave (happens hot or cold). Is drivable but at 60 mph on flat road transmission never relaxes into overdrive; Stays a few hundred RPM higher than normal. I guess something is telling the trans/computer there is not enough power to give up RPM? And I'll mention I noticed days prior to this rough idle the cruise control not working (coincidence/ red herring?) . Seems cruise control fails a month or two every year and comes back to life later. Hmm. Guessing a vacuum hose sensitive to temperature.? Right now I'm more concerned about engine power, misses etc. than cruise control (cc) but wonder if CC is related via hose, vacuum, something.?
Check engine light on but can't check code yet.
Thoughts please?
Best!
What does this sound like? --Suddenly Engine running rough, odorous exhaust (too rich?) lower RPM at idle- sort of like a stuck choke would behave (happens hot or cold). Is drivable but at 60 mph on flat road transmission never relaxes into overdrive; Stays a few hundred RPM higher than normal. I guess something is telling the trans/computer there is not enough power to give up RPM? And I'll mention I noticed days prior to this rough idle the cruise control not working (coincidence/ red herring?) . Seems cruise control fails a month or two every year and comes back to life later. Hmm. Guessing a vacuum hose sensitive to temperature.? Right now I'm more concerned about engine power, misses etc. than cruise control (cc) but wonder if CC is related via hose, vacuum, something.?
Check engine light on but can't check code yet.
Thoughts please?
Best!